Market Report · 3rd Quarter 2026 · As of September 15, 2026

MLS data updated Sep 15, 2026

Lake Alfred

Growing lakeside city at the heart of the I-4 corridor

Lake Alfred, FL

Lake Alfred is a fast-growing city midway between Orlando and Tampa on I-4, featuring new master-planned communities alongside its namesake lake and the Chain of Lakes.

125
For Sale
$375K
Avg. List Price
17
Under Contract
$342K
Median Sold (12 mo)
256
Homes Sold (12 mo)

Median sold: $342K ·  Median days on market: 68 ·  Sold-to-list: 98.4% ·  Source: Stellar MLS

Balanced Market
5.9
months of inventory

About 5.9 months of inventory — supply and demand are roughly even, so neither side has a clear edge (4–6 months = balanced).

Median Sale Price
$342K
256 sold / yr
1-Yr Appreciation
+3.7%
median price
Days on Market
68
median
Sale-to-List
98.4%
of asking
Sales Pace
21.3/mo
last 12 mo
Active Listings
125
for sale now

Aggregate statistics from recent Stellar MLS closed sales and live MLS inventory. A market read, not an appraisal of any home or a listing of individual sales.

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Ryan's Take on Lake Alfred

Lake Alfred consistently attracts two types of buyers: the family or remote professional who wants genuine small-town lakeside living at Polk County prices, and the lifestyle-driven buyer who wants a gated, resort-amenity community without paying the premium that Winter Haven's Chain of Lakes commands. Both find what they're looking for here — Water Ridge's three-lake setting with private boat ramps, resort pools, and tennis courts serves one group, while the broader city's established neighborhoods and lake access points serve the other.

The I-4 corridor anchor is what makes Lake Alfred work logistically. Sitting midway between Lakeland and the greater Orlando metro, it gives buyers real commute flexibility — Lakeland's employment base, Florida Polytechnic's growing tech sector, and the Winter Haven regional corridor are all within reach, with Tampa and Orlando accessible for hybrid schedules.

What distinguishes the housing stock is the presence of real water — a system of named lakes that support boating, fishing, and lakefront living at prices well below comparable waterfront in the Orlando area. Buyers who cross-shop Water Ridge against Haines City's lake communities or southern Winter Haven typically land on Lake Alfred for the private boat access and the design standards that keep the neighborhood cohesive.

— Ryan Solberg, Broker/Owner, MaxLife Realty

Under Contract

17 homes pending in Lake Alfred · Avg. $377K

Lake Alfred pending
Pending
$373,920
5 bd3 ba2,262 sqft
Lake Alfred pending
Pending
$525,000
4 bd3 ba2,083 sqft
Lake Alfred pending
Pending
$274,000
3 bd2 ba1,269 sqft
Lake Alfred pending
Pending
$389,900
3 bd2 ba1,878 sqft
Lake Alfred pending
Pending
$382,420
4 bd3 ba2,203 sqft
Lake Alfred pending
Pending
$460,370
5 bd5 ba3,416 sqft
Market Snapshot

Lake Alfred · 3rd Quarter 2026

256 sales · Stellar MLS · last 12 mo

$342K

Median Sale Price

68 days

Median Days on Market

98.4%

Sold-to-List

$176

Median $/sqft

Sold-to-List Gauge · 90% → 100% → 105%+98.4%
90%95%100%105%+

Recent Sales Map

Recent sales activity in Lake Alfred

No recent public sales records found for this area. Call Ryan for a detailed sold analysis.

Currently For Sale

50 active listings in Lake Alfred

Browse all Lake Alfred homes for sale
BedsBathsSq FtList Price$/Sq FtDOMPoolWaterfrontView
322,268$319,900$14184
321,626$293,000$180113
433,404$475,000$14067
321,353$259,900$19213
543,231$439,990$1366
321,689$322,900$19196
321,215$179,000$147113
321,837$534,900$291155
532,615$408,050$1565
432,203$383,880$1745
421,850$370,790$2005
432,203$371,340$16946
432,203$371,620$16946
543,231$437,490$135102
432,203$374,550$17069
432,203$373,750$170102
432,262$389,920$172102
532,386$409,340$172181
321,690$325,000$19212
432,690$560,000$20893
432,262$370,350$164205
321,574$309,900$1971
321,747$315,000$180161
421,850$430,000$23221Water
441,800$439,000$2442
432,631$400,380$1521
553,416$494,030$1452
441,800$439,000$2442
432,416$440,000$18269
321,747$314,900$180182
532,652$390,000$147185
532,696$389,000$14493
321,477$315,344$21433
531,857$340,000$18332
563,527$1,049,000$29729Lake Alfred
321,357$269,000$19856
432,075$345,000$1664
221,344$183,000$13699
332,128$525,000$2471Water
321,600$215,000$13428
321,477$294,990$20060
321,477$304,990$20660
321,663$314,990$18960
321,937$334,990$17360
321,937$334,990$17360
321,937$344,990$17860
321,315$294,990$224169
321,663$314,990$189309
321,663$314,990$189309
321,937$344,990$178309
All 50 active listings in Lake Alfred · live Stellar MLS · no addresses published

Lake Alfred Market — Common Questions

Is Lake Alfred a buyer's or seller's market in 2026?+

Lake Alfred is currently a balanced market with about 5.9 months of inventory. About 5.9 months of inventory — supply and demand are roughly even, so neither side has a clear edge (4–6 months = balanced).

What is the median home sale price in Lake Alfred?+

Based on Florida Department of Revenue public records over the last 6 months, the median sale price in Lake Alfred is approximately $342K, up about 3.7% from a year earlier.

How many homes are for sale in Lake Alfred?+

There are currently 125 active listings in Lake Alfred, with homes selling at roughly 21.3 per month. That works out to about 5.9 months of inventory.

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Ryan Solberg, MaxLife Realty

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Report generated September 15, 2026 at 10:35 PM ET· Powered by Stellar MLS

MLS Data:Active and pending listing data is sourced from the Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The MLS GRID does not guarantee the accuracy of this data, which may not reflect all real estate activity in the area.

Sold Data: Sales analysis is derived from Florida Department of Revenue public property records(arm's-length transactions). Ryan Solberg and MaxLife Realty LLC are not affiliated with Lake Alfredor its HOA. This report is not intended to solicit properties already listed for sale nor to cause a breach of an existing agency relationship. Data should be independently verified. E&OE.

Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of September 15, 2026 at 7:13 PM ET. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

Moving to Lake Alfred

Utilities & Services

Lake Alfred is in Polk County, Florida. Here's who to call to get power, water, and trash service set up in your name before closing.

Electric

Lakeland Electric · (863) 834-9535City of Lakeland and immediate surrounding area (municipal).

City of Bartow Electric · (863) 534-0188City of Bartow (municipal — also water, sewer, garbage).

Water & Sewer

Polk County Utilities · (863) 298-4100Unincorporated Polk County (water & wastewater).

City of Lakeland Water Utilities · (863) 834-9535City of Lakeland.

Full Polk Countyutilities & services guide →

MLS GRID

Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID

IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.

Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of September 15, 2026 at 7:13 PM ET. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

All or a portion of the multiple listing information is provided by Stellar MLS, from a copyrighted compilation of listings. The compilation of listings and each individual listing are © 2026 Stellar MLS. All rights reserved.

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